Panto 2025

Jack and the Beanstalk

Genres Family

Time 2:00pm

Venue: Festival Theatre

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Illustration of a dog wearing a red scarf standing on snow with houses and snow-covered mountains in the background under falling snowflakes.

Cartoon dog wearing a red winter scarf stands on a large snowball in a snowy landscape with houses, trees, and mountains in the background. Snow is falling from the sky.

Two performers in costumes kneel and interact with a white dog puppet on a snowy stage set with blue lighting and a backdrop of stylized hills and small houses.

A child and an adult interact with a large, white, puppet dog controlled by visible rods, seated on a stage with cushions.

Capital Theatres and Scottish Theatre Producers present

Snowy

Wed 17 - Wed 31 Dec 2025

Venue: Studio Theatre

A brand-new festive show for all ages—join Snowy the pup on a magical adventure to save Christmas.

Even the smallest paws can make a big difference

This winter, step into a magical snow globe with Snowy the pup. Meet Snowy, a curious little pup with a nose for mischief and a heart full of adventure. When she accidentally throws the city’s festive celebrations into chaos, Snowy must put things right – but can one little dog really save Christmas? Snowy is a brand-new show filled with fun, friendship and a whole lot of snow!

Jordan Blackwood and Ross MacKay reunite with Scottish Theatre Producers’ Sarah Gray to bring Snowy to life, following their CATS-nominated production of Treasure Island, and joined for the first time by composer and sound designer Bethany Tennick.

Snowy is commissioned by Aberdeen Performing Arts, Capital Theatres and Eden Court Highlands.

Two people on stage interact with a large polar bear puppet; one wears a Santa hat, and snow-themed scenery is in the background. — Watch the adorable Snowy trailer

Two actors on stage in winter attire sit on snowy ground, holding a white dog puppet as artificial snow falls around them, under blue stage lighting.

A young child sits on the floor smiling at a white, fluffy dog puppet, while an adult operates the puppet nearby. Pillows and a striped cushion are on the floor.

A man in winter clothing looks up from behind a snowy hill set, with a barn prop and the legs of an animal sticking out of the snow. White buildings and trees are in the background.

A person controls a large white and blue dog puppet using visible rods on a minimalist stage with pastel colors.

A man in winter clothing sits on a sled, looking excited, while a woman kneels beside a white dog puppet on a snowy stage set.

Two performers on stage with a white seal puppet, set against a snowy, stylized backdrop with geometric shapes and a small village scene in the background.

A person operates a white dog puppet next to a snowball on a snowy-themed stage with a stylized winter village backdrop.

A person in brown pants and sneakers walks a large white and blue fluffy dog puppet with a control stick on a brightly lit stage.

A man in winter clothing sits on the floor in front of a white, snow-like set, reading a book under blue stage lighting.

Ross MacKay and Jordan Blackwood

Co-creators and directors

Stephanie MacGaraidh and Peter Collins

Performers

Sarah Gray, Scottish Theatre Producers

Producer

Bethany Tennick

Composer

Valerie Reid

Designer

Michaella Fee

Lighting Designer

Fergus Dunnet

Puppet Designer and maker

Courtland Evje

Production Manager

Lucy May Wilson

Stage Manager

Narration by Niamh Gallagher-Brown, Betsy Trivett, Nylah McClymont, P1 from Tollcross Primary School, Edinburgh

Thank you to James Gardner, Eve Murray, Carolina Costamante, Hannah Webb, Izzy Sivewright, Edinburgh International Festival, Imaginate, National Theatre Scotland, Dundee Rep